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The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art - Paperback

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by Roger Lipsey (Author)An invaluable reminder of the purposes and possibilities of modern art. Exemplary. -- Kirkus ReviewsIn 1911, modernist painter Wassily Kandinsky published Concerning the Spiritual in Art, a treatise on the meaning of modern art and a challenge to his contemporaries to free their work from traditional bonds. Eight decades later, the distinguished scholar Roger Lipsey examined the response to Kandinsky's call with this exploration of the spiritual content of twentieth-ce...

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by Victor Perard (Author)It's like having an anatomy book at your fingertips. -- Collectors' CornerThis instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist. Explaining the subject in simple terms and with an extensive series of dynamic illustrations, the author identifies parts of the body and demonstrates a wide array of physical activities through his sketches. Following notes on proportion and drawing, chapters cover the human skelet...

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Perspective Drawing for Beginners - Paperback

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by Len A. Doust (Author)The amateur artist faces many challenges. To Len A. Doust, perspective is by far the most problematic. With his trademark humor, the author/artist turns his expert eye toward that dreaded, horrid word. In a clearly written how-to guide on mastering the art of perspective, he carefully: - describes the roles of lines, boxes, and circles- provides shortcuts for visualizing shapes and forms- incorporates thirty-three plates of helpful illustrationsOne of the most concise ...

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Worlds of Enchantment: The Art of Maxfield Parrish - Paperback

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by Maxfield Parrish (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Selected by)Maxfield Parrish enjoyed tremendous popularity throughout the early decades of the twentieth century. Bruce Watson, writing in Smithsonian magazine, deemed Parrish the "comman man's Rembrandt." It's said that during the Depression, a Parrish illustration was displayed on the walls of one out of every four American homes. The artist's romantic, richly colored images of winsome maidens and faraway places continue to appeal to modern audi...

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The Gibson Girl and Her America: The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson - Paperback

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by Charles Dana Gibson (Author)At the turn of the twentieth century, Charles Dana Gibson's pen-and-ink drawings of the "American Girl" -- now remembered as the Gibson Girl -- became the national ideal of femininity. This collection of his images of youthful, dynamic women offers an informative and amusing reflection of the era's social life. Sentimental, humorous, and often gently satirical, these images portray the Gibson Girl at the theater, in the drawing room, flirting and courting, vacat...

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by Arthur Zaidenberg (Author)Written by an expert art teacher, this visual drawing dictionary offers thousands of instructive illustrations in alphabetical order -- from abdomen to zodiac. Simplified for beginners and intermediate students, it presents a tremendous wealth of images: animals, people performing a variety of activities, and common and uncommon objects, including fruits and flowers, clothing, furniture, and much more.The twofold purpose of this manual is to demonstrate how to con...

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Skies and the Artist: How to Draw Clouds and Sunsets - Paperback

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by Eric Sloane (Author)Eric Sloane always asserted that Drawing clouds and sky is an important part of art study, pointing out that nearly every great picture features sky space. With this intelligent and insightful primer, he sets out to help art students master the art of painting the heavens.One of the first books of its kind, Sloane's guide to drawing clouds and sunsets does much more than teach you how to draw. Before the sketching even begins, he describes various kinds of clouds -- cum...

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by Gladys Emerson Cook (Revised by), Victor Perard (Author)The horse is one of the most popular but difficult animals to draw. This concise and practical guide by a renowned illustrator covers the essentials far better than longer books on the subject. Topics include: Proportion; Anatomy; Movement; Sketching; and Materials. These and many other subjects are all covered with superb clarity, the techniques and tips enhanced by 128 illustrations. This volume is an ideal reference and companion f...

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by Frank J. Lohan (Author)This reader-friendly guide allows artists and would-be artists at all levels of achievement to experience the satisfaction of drawing with pen and ink techniques. Richly illustrated and containing dozens of simple exercises, it covers everything from the basic tools and materials to the production of advanced effects.A seasoned instructor, author Frank Lohan presents dozens of exercises for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists. His topics range from the crea...

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Wildlife Sketching: Pen, Pencil, Crayon and Charcoal - Paperback

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by Frank J. Lohan (Author)For every artist who longs to capture the beauty of nature on paper, here is clear, concise instruction on creating true-to-life drawings. Author Frank Lohan, an experienced teacher, stresses perceptive study and analysis. His numerous examples illustrate how to discover the underlying geometric shapes of natural subjects, and they show how to develop sketches that form the basis of realistic compositions.Beginning and advanced artists as well as wildlife enthusiasts...

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Durer's Drawings for the Prayer-Book of Emperor Maximilian I: 53 Plates - Paperback

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by Albrecht Durer (Illustrator)Regarded as the greatest of the German Renaissance artists, Albrecht D rer (1471-1528) created a vast body of work that ranges from altarpieces to copper engravings and portraits. Painter, printer, draughtsman, and art theorist, he remains most famous for his woodcuts. D rer's primary patron from 1512 onward was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Germans, Maximilian I. Among other commissions, the artist drew these 45 pages of marginal drawings for the monar...

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by Chuck Whelon (Author)Draw a castle for a wandering princess, add detailing to a speedy sports car, and fill a corral with galloping ponies These 62 images are loaded with suggestions for doodling the things that most girls dream about, from pop stars and prom dresses to trophies and secret treasures. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.2 x 11.02 x 8.24 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 21, 2010

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Pen Drawing and Pen Draughtsmen: A Classic Survey of the Medium and Its Masters - Paperback

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by Joseph Pennell (Author)In this comprehensive study of the art of drawing with a pen, artist and author Joseph Pennell highlights his opinionated technical suggestions with more than 400 illustrations by 250 famous artists, including Titian, Dürer, Rembrandt, Rodin, Manet, Renoir, Beardsley, Pyle, Hiroshige, van Gogh, Rackham, and other masters from around the globe. Each of the high-quality reproductions is accompanied by a critique of its style and execution and occasional comparisons to ...

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How to Create Mehndi Designs - Paperback

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by Jessica Mazurkiewicz (Author)People around the world have practiced the art of mehndi -- or henna tattoos -- for centuries. The intricate designs are often worn in conjunction with religious rituals to cultivate good luck and blessings. They're also a popular form of self-expression, offering a beautiful and temporary form of body art. These illustrated step-by-step instructions feature easy-to-follow exercises showing how to combine dots, swirls, ripples, and other patterns into original ...

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The Art & Illustration of Walter Crane - Paperback

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by Walter Crane (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Editor)A prominent figure in the Victorian art world, Walter Crane not only participated in the late nineteenth century's publishing revolution but also led the way toward the Golden Age of Illustration. Crane was instrumental in the transition from simple black-and-white illustrations for children's books to gallery-quality artwork. This original collection features more than one hundred of the influential artist's brilliant images. It constitutes a ...

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Floral Tattoo Designs Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Erik Siuda (Author)A skilled tattoo artist who appeared on season five of the Spike TV show Ink Master(R) presents more than 30 black-and-white versions of his innovative floral designs. Stylized images of roses, peonies, and other lush blossoms appear in large, full-page formats that are ideal for colorists looking for more sophisticated images. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Floral Tattoo Desig...

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by W. E. Sparkes (Author)It takes the proper infusion of light and shade to accurately represent an object's solidity and character. With this time-honored guide, artists will easily develop a keener, more educated eye for introducing shadow, light, gradation, and reflection to drawings. This insightful study begins with fascinating artistic experiments and exercises, moving on to illuminating advice on how to deepen volume, evoke sunlight, and create mood. Various shapes such as pyramids, co...

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by Frank M. Rines (Author)To be able to draw and paint trees and have them look like trees and not just strokes, or gobs of paint, is the supreme test of a landscape artist's ability, declares the author of this practical manual. Distinguished landscape artist Frank M. Rines offers the benefit of his many years of teaching experience in this informative manual, which shows how to re-create one of nature's most triumphant creations: the tree.This concise guide illustrates the dominant features...

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Dangerous Beauties and Dutiful Wives: Popular Portraits of Women in Japan, 1905-1925 - Paperback

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by Kendall Brown (Editor)This captivating gallery offers rare glimpses of Japanese culture during the early years of the 20th century. Drawn from popular women's magazines of the Taish period, its kuchi-e (frontispiece pictures) of bijin (beauties) represent a variety of artists, from the visual poetry of famous painters to more prosaic efforts by anonymous designers. Printed in the era's latest techniques of color lithography and offset printing, these kuchi-e bijin were created for mass pr...

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by Frank J. Lohan (Author)An inspiring sourcebook for art students and hobbyists at all skill levels, this guide provides a wide variety of subjects and ideas for sketching. More than 140 of author Frank J. Lohan's own drawings illustrate a variety of topics in a half-dozen categories: nostalgic scenes, old engravings, atmospheric effects, photographs, landscapes, and life itself. Subjects range from barns and covered bridges to birches and evergreens and from desert to seaside settings.In ea...

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How to Draw Manga & Anime: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Andrés Bernardo Giannotta (Author), Drawing (Author)Learn to create cool characters in the style of manga, the Japanese cartooning craze. This easy-to-follow guide takes you from the basic shapes that serve as building blocks to dynamic finished figures. An introductory section covers artists' materials and explains the techniques behind illustrating faces, body types, and movement. Additional chapters provide two-color, step-by-step directions for drawing an assortment of wide-eyed teena...

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How to Draw Halloween Pictures: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author)Budding artists can easily create a variety of different Halloween drawings by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes - 30 pictures to draw: ghosts, goblins, skeletons, witches, pumpkins, and more - Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations - Includes blank practice pages - Illustrations can be colored when finished - For children ages 5 to 10Author BiographyBarbara Soloff Levy has created over two dozen How to Draw guid...

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by Adolph Menzel (Author), James Gurney (Editor)"To draw everything is good, to draw everything is better still," declared Adolph Menzel, one of nineteenth-century Berlin's premier artists. In keeping with his motto, Menzel exhibited tremendous powers of observation, technical perfection, and an interest in a wide range of subjects. This volume contains 98 black-and-white images and 32 color plates of his works, many of which have rarely been seen outside of Germany. The first major naturalis...

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Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe - Paperback

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by Cliff Young (Author)Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and ...

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by Katsushika Hokusai (Author)Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was among the foremost ukiyo-e artists of his generation, and his Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji ranks among the best-known series of Japanese woodblock prints. This edition presents a full-color reprint of Hokusai's enduring masterpiece, plus his black-and-white series, One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji. Hokusai created thousands of woodcut prints based on the traditions, legends, and lives of his countrymen. The artist blended Western p...

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Golden Age Illustrations of W. Heath Robinson - Paperback

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by William Heath Robinson (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Editor)Advances in technology are often accompanied by a flowering of creative expression, and the turn of the twentieth century witnessed exactly such union of art and commerce. The Golden Age of Illustration arose from improvements in printing techniques that introduced a sudden explosion of color in books and magazines. English artist William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) ranks among the era's most prominent illustrators, and this original a...

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Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond - Paperback

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by Eleanor Winters (Author)In recent years, calligraphy has evolved from an esoteric art form to an everyday pursuit for artists, students, and amateurs. This guide for novices with some experience offers the chance to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of the two most popular calligraphic alphabets. Author Eleanor Winters introduces the Italic hand, which originated during the Renaissance, and the Copperplate ...

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Harding's Lessons on Drawing: A Classic Approach - Paperback

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by J. D. Harding (Author)John Ruskin's drawing master and sketching companion, James Duffield Harding (1798-1863) ranked among nineteenth-century England's most respected watercolorists, art critics, and teachers. Harding's reputation as an elegant, well-trained, and accomplished sketcher is evidenced by his drawings from nature and his compositions of picturesque landscapes. With this manual, the great instructor offers practical advice about the best methods, in addition to pointers on how ...

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How to Draw Insects: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author), Drawing (Author)Budding artists can easily create a variety of different insects by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes - 30 pictures to draw: grasshopper, monarch butterfly, tarantula, caterpillar, cicada, praying mantis, walkingstick, scorpion, yellow jacket wasp, carpenter ant, Japanese beetle, moth, firefly, centipede, and more - Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations - Includes blank practice pages - Illustra...

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by Jean La Fontaine (Author), Felix Lorioux (Illustrator)The most widely read French poet of the 1600s, Jean de La Fontaine achieved enduring popularity with his rhyming stories of sly foxes, industrious ants, ravenous wolves, and other creatures. Drawing upon the tales of ancient Greek, Roman, and Indian storytellers, La Fontaine created a new literary milieu for The Cicada and the Ant, The Crow and the Fox, City Rat and Country Rat, and other fables. Originally published in 1927, this splen...

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How to Draw and Save Your Planet from Alien Invasion! - Paperback

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by Sheldon Cohen (Author), Drawing (Author)This humorous guide uses a cartoonish style and clever captions to show kids how to draw--and defend Earth from intergalactic invaders. Simple, step-by-step instructions help aspiring artists use basic shapes and their own imaginations to create a host of alien creatures, flying saucers, and evil robots, as well as heroes who will help save the planet. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.8 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 20, 2011

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How to Draw Nearly Everything - Paperback

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by Victor Perard (Author)Beginners seeking a comprehensive book on drawing, rejoice Suitable for all ages, this guide by a noted expert covers all of the basics as well as the most common subjects. Learn how to draw figures, faces, landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals of all kinds, including horses, dogs, and cats. In addition to tips on composition, shading, and perspective, this well-illustrated guide offers suggestions for pencil, pen, and brush techniques.This volume combines the best...